Dad files restraining order against son’s alleged 9-year-old bully

People are having mixed reactions after a California dad filed a restraining order against a 9-year-old boy who he says assaulted his son at school.

A father who says his 9-year-old son was bullied at school has taken a dramatic step to protect him from the boy who’s allegedly responsible. (Newsy)

Stephen Feuder sought legal help, saying his son was assaulted by a “known school bully” after he tried to defend another student at Rolling Hill Elementary School, ABC News reports.

School officials are calling it an isolated incident and say it doesn’t prove that there was any bullying taking place, but it puts officials in an odd situation. They can’t simply expel the accused student because there are laws the district must follow.

The Feuders say reaction to their restraining order is mixed.

“To the parents that are the naysayers that say, ‘we can’t believe you are doing this,’ I understand your point of view, but what happens if it was your little boy or little girl who was the victim? Would your opinion still be the same?” Stephen asked.

The Feuders will be in court on April 2 to try and get school officials to release the name and address of the accused student so the restraining order can be served.